Senior Accountant

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Purpose:

Reporting to the Sr Manager Finance, this role is responsible for supporting all accounting and operational aspects of reinsurance transactions.

Accountabilities:

·   Support all accounting and operational aspects of reinsurance transactions

·   Create and refine processes to adapt to large and complex transactions

·   Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting journal entries related to reinsurance activities and other related financial reporting calculations

·   Analyze financial results and capital

·   Provide guidance to in-house and offshore accountants in the preparation of accounts

·   Prepare financial reporting disclosures related to reinsurance activities as required in SEC 10-K and 10-Q reporting and stand-alone reporting

·   Provide quarterly analysis of financial results

·   Coordinate between finance, actuarial, and legal departments on reinsurance matters

·   Assist with various areas of the US GAAP, Bermuda Statutory and EBS close

·   Implement, document, and maintain appropriate processes and controls in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements

·   Participate in process improvement, automation, and finance transformation projects

·   Determine proper accounting treatment of complex accounting transactions

·   Manage internal and external audit examinations and requests

·   Participate in other ad hoc projects as required

Qualifications and Experience:

·   Bachelor’s degree with a recognized accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, etc.)

·   5+ years’ progressively responsible accounting experience with 2 years of people leadership experience

·   Knowledge and working experience with US and/or Bermuda STAT and US GAAP for reinsurance/insurance companies and life/annuity products and bulk annuity/pension risk transfer

·   Experience with accounting for life insurance and annuities

·   Experience with U.S., Bermuda, and UK regulatory regimes and reporting including EBS framework, RBC, and Solvency II

·   Experience with Sarbanes Oxley

·   Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel; experience with Power Query preferred

·   Current knowledge of Oracle, Essbase, and Hyperion preferred

·   Experience using Workiva (Wdesk) for financial reporting is preferred

·   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and demonstrate adaptability

·   Perceptive self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities

·   Ability to effectively manage multiple projects at once

·   Willingness to work overtime when required to meet deadlines

·   Strong organization skills and attention to detail

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